United Nations Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis shares about Vietnam's efforts through UPR cycles. Photo: Tuan Viet

On May 7, the dialogue session on Vietnam's National Report under the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle report of the United Nations Human Rights Council was successful with the participation of a large number of United Nations (UN) member countries.

On this occasion, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis discussed Vietnam's efforts through UPR cycles.

What do you think about Vietnam's UPR dialogue (May 7) with the participation of many UN member countries?

During the fourth UPR dialogue session, Vietnam received 320 recommendations from 133 countries. Other countries in the same dialogue session received fewer than 100 recommendations from member states.

Compared to the third UPR cycle, the number of recommendations in cycle IV from member states has increased by 10%, from 291 to 320. These are positive signals.

These numbers show great interest from UN member states in supporting the Government of Vietnam to continue promoting human rights.

This shows the shared importance that the international community places on inclusive and sustainable development.

Expanding and strengthening participation in future activities will be equally important. Ensuring the participation of the entire society throughout the process is key, especially at the national, provincial and local levels.

What do you think about Vietnam's appreciation of the UPR mechanism as well as its principles of transparency, objectivity, dialogue and cooperation?

The UN recognizes that each country has its own independent development path, based on its own circumstances and conditions, as well as unique strengths and challenges. Each country needs to have its own path towards more inclusive and sustainable development in promoting human rights for all members of society.

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet emphasized in his speeches that there are certain activities that help promote and strengthen respect for human rights.

The Deputy Minister said that inclusive and socio-economic development, as well as multi-dimensional poverty reduction, make a significant contribution to promoting economic and social rights. These are areas where Vietnam has made a lot of progress.

When studying statements and recommendations from 133 UN member states, we found that these problems stem from diverse socio-economic and political environments. However, we also found many points of agreement in their recommendations.

For example, 47 countries made recommendations on gender equality, women's empowerment and prevention of gender-based violence. The Vietnamese delegation identified this as its priority.

They emphasized the adoption of the National Strategy on Gender Equality for the period 2021-2030, and a number of comprehensive action plans on preventing, combating gender-based violence and domestic violence.

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How does this dialogue session reflect Vietnam's efforts and commitments as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term?

Vietnam has shown serious preparation and openness to international dialogue when participating in the UPR dialogue.

The Vietnamese delegation said that Vietnam is willing to consider statements and recommendations from other member countries in a constructive and cooperative manner.

Openness in international dialogue on human rights demonstrates Vietnam's efforts as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 term.

Vietnam has actively participated in this multilateral forum, leading initiatives such as commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and co-sponsoring annual resolutions on human rights and climate change.

Earlier this year, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son announced that Vietnam would run for re-election to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2026-2028 term.

This shows that Vietnam is willing to assume the important responsibilities of a member of the UN Human Rights Council.

This responsibility includes demonstrating concrete efforts to protect and promote economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights, in accordance with international human rights standards, and human rights treaties that Vietnam has ratified.

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